Military 5K Run
Join Us for the 2026 Military 5K Run
Run, walk, or roll at Foothill College in support of our Veterans Resource Center (VRC).
Every step you take helps us build stronger programs, services, scholarships, and community connections for our military-affiliated students.
Your participation and the generous support from our community sponsors help the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) expand vital services, scholarships, and programming for our military-affiliated students. The VRC is part of the Foothill-De Anza Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the extent to which your contribution may be tax deductible.
This exciting community event will be capped at 300 participants to ensure a quality experience for all. Haven't registered yet? Be sure to sign up early to secure your limited-edition 2026 Military 5K swag.
Register to Participate in the 5K
More Details About the 5K Run
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Runner Parking: Access 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. in Lot 1. No exit until 12:00 p.m. Parking is also available in lot 1H and Lot 7. Early finishers that hope to leave at the finish of the route should park in Lot 7.
Drop Offs: Runners can be dropped off in Lot 1 near the football field.
Faster Finishers: If you expect to finish early and hope to leave campus, you will want to park in Lot 7.
Please follow event signs and traffic control. Arrive early to help ensure event safety.
Visit our parking website for more information.
Advance pickup of your bib and t-shirt, Monday, November 9th, from 1–3 p.m. or Tuesday, November 10th, from 9–11 a.m. in Parking Lot 1 at Foothill College (12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA).
"Day of Race" Registration and Packet Pickup will open at 7:00 am. We will have two registration areas, one for pre-registered runners and the other for same-day registrations.
For race day registration, only credit cards are accepted. You will pick up your bib at one of these stations. Please see the Foothill College Campus map for directions to the registration area.
Your registration entitles you to a unique, limited-edition 2026 t-shirt. We will have 2026 Foothill College Military SK t-shirts for the first 200 runners to register. For the best selection, register early. Your runner bib and t-shirt can be picked up at packet pick-up the day before the run or on the run day, following registration, before your race.
Your participation will be rewarded with a unique, limited-edition 2026 medal.
Participants and community members will be taking candid, event, and award photos throughout the morning. Photos will be available at no charge to you (Wednesday after the run) to browse and/or download. Please check back for the online link to the photos.
On the Race Day |
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| The Race | 2026 Foothill College Military 5K |
| The Course | Perimeter Road, Foothill College |
| Traffic | The route will be closed to entering traffic at 8 a.m. |
| Medical Information | EMT's will be on site. Additionally, police and security officers will be stationed throughout the route to provide assistance. |
| Water Stops | Water stops will be available under the bridge, by Parking Lot 5, and at the stadium. |
| Restroom Facilities | Restrooms are available next to the stadium in Parking Lot 1. |
Additional Sources of InformationFor information about the FHDA Foundation, which houses scholarships for our military students, visit https://foundation.fhda.edu/. You can email unanswered questions to contactvrc@fhda.edu. |
Volunteer on the race day
Would you like to volunteer the day of the 5K? Please fill out the volunteer interest form so that our planning team can contact
you.
Submit your interest
Sponsorship
If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event and support the Veterans Resource Center at Foothill College, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at contactvrc@fhda.edu or 650.949.7912.
Contact UsVeterans Resource CenterBuilding 5400, Room 5403(650) 949-7912 contactvrc@fhda.edu |
